One of the pioneers in the tablets, Amazon faces increasing competition. However, the manufacturer, who is no longer part of the top 5, is not giving up. After presenting his new digital tablet Kindle Paperwhite, Amazon reportedly set to unveil new versions of Kindle Fire tablets.
The first digital tablets to achieve significant commercial success were from Apple and Amazon. The latter manufactured inexpensive tablets to develop the sale of electronic books. Good strategy. However, Amazon finds itself facing more and more competitors. While in the first quarter of 2013 Amazon was the 4th largest tablet maker, in the following quarter the company left the top 5.
However, Amazon is not getting ahead of it. Recently, the company unveiled its new Kindle Paperwhite tablet marketed from 129 euros.
In addition, the site Boy Genius Report affirms, for several weeks, thatAmazon getting ready to unveil new Kindle Fire tablets. And, this September 11, with supporting photos.
Amazon would have completely revised its range to present 3 new models. A new entry-level 7-inch tablet would be proposed with a resolution of 1280 800 pixels x, which is the same number of pixels currently available on the Kindle Fire HD. It would be sold with 8, 16 or 32 GB of storage.
In addition, Amazon would have developed new HD tablets. The version Kindle Fire HD 7 pouces would have an HD resolution screen 1920 1200 pixels x, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core SoC, 2 GB of RAM, a front camera as well as Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity. Under Android 4.2.2, the tablet would be offered with 16, 32 or 64 GB of internal storage.
Le 8.9 inch model would have an HD screen of 2560 1600 pixels x and would have the same components as the 7-inch model with, in addition, an 8-megapixel rear camera.
Lighter and more comfortable to handle, the design of these tablets has also been improved.
Amazon is said to be setting the prices for these products expected in the fall. If Amazon continues with its affordable pricing strategy, its competitors might be concerned.
Crédit photo: Boy Genius Report
